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"We want to thank you for the Bimini Cruising Guide. ...As "newbie" Bahamas cruisers we were a bit nervous heading over...Thanks to your book everything went well and we had a great trip."

Pam E.

26' Cruiser

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"The author did a great job of researching the island. He includes all the inside spots and local knowledge. And I should know, having lived on the island my entire life."

Al Sweeting Jr.

Charter captain, Bimini, Bahamas

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> Over 100 island scenes

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Bimini - an Island in the 'Stream....5

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Bimini....7

FAQ's....8

Bimini Compatibility Quiz....11

Making The Trip

Getting There....13

Navigating In the Bahamas....21

Charts & Routes....24

Need To Know....31

Customs & Immigration....46

Safety & Communications....51

VHF Radio Procedures...56

Anchoring....59

Tools & Spare Parts....62

Internet Resources....63

First Aid Kit...65

Float Plan....66

Checklist....67

A Cautionary Tale....70

Bimini Walking Map....74

Things To Do

Best of Bimini....76

Fishing Primer....78

Fishing Regulations....84

Something Different....85

Snorkeling....90

Diving....97

Wreck of the Sapona....102

A Colorful Tour of Bimini....105

Where To Stay

Hotels & Marinas...125

Resorts & Condos

Bimini Big Game....136

Bimini Sands....138

Cat Cay....140

Where to Eat

Restaurant Reviews....144

About Bimini

Island Trivia and Lore....147

Hemingway On Being Shot, Again....150

End of the World Bar....154

Chalks Ocean Airways Seaplanes....156

Atlantis - The Bimini Road....159

The Old Days....161

Great Isaac Lighthouse....168

The Bimini Bonefisher....171

Additional Information

Setting Up an "island hopper"....174

In Memory....176

Wind Speed Charts....177

Nautical Tables (tides, lunar and solar)....189

Photo Credits....200

About the Author....back cover

The author's 17-foot workboat. Yes, it goes to Bimini on its own bottom.

Did you know?

The lighthouse at Great Isaac was originally built as an exhibition for the Great London Expo of 1852. It was dismantled and shipped to its current location in the late 1850's. It was originally known as Victoria Light in honor of the Queen of England at the time.

"Never mistake motion for action."

E. Hemingway

Did you know?

The Anchorage Restaurant was orginally the home of Michael Lerner - founder of the Lerner Department store chain.

Did you know?

The term "Real McCoy" is based on well known Bimini rum-runner Bill McCoy. He was famous for the quality of his "product" during prohibition.